Aug 21, 2023

Police: Kansas man dies after shooting outside bar

Posted Aug 21, 2023 11:00 AM

CRAWFORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.

Just after 1a.m. Sunday police were dispatched to a shooting at 202 N. Locust Street in Pittsburg, Kansas, according to a media release.

First responders found that a man later identified as 36-year-old Justin E. Krogen, of Pittsburg,  had been shot outside of a local bar. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His body was sent to Kansas City for an autopsy, according to police.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting. Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident, and believe it may have stemmed from an argument.  Police released no suspect details and have not reported an arrest.